slow cooker beef stew.

Here’s a classic, hearty slow cooker beef stew recipe—rich, tender, and perfect for cozy meals.

🥘 Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients (6 servings)

• 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional, can use more broth)
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3–4 medium potatoes, cubed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the beef
   • Toss beef cubes in flour, salt, and pepper.
   • Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown beef on all sides (adds flavor but optional).
2. Load the slow cooker
   • Add browned beef, carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
   • Pour in beef broth and wine. Stir to combine.
3. Cook
   • Low heat: 7–8 hours
   • High heat: 4–5 hours
4. Add peas
   • About 15 minutes before serving, stir in frozen peas.
5. Check seasoning
   • Taste and add salt & pepper as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

✨ Tips for the best stew

• Brown the beef first for deeper flavor
• Cut vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking
• Use starchy potatoes (like Russet) for a thicker stew
• Optional: thicken stew by stirring in 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch mixed with water near the end

💡 Serving idea: Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

If you want, I can also give a shortcut version that’s extra rich in flavor even if you skip browning the meat.